There’s nothing more invigorating than setting out on a bicycle on a clear, crisp morning. But, as the mercury drops, frigid fingers can quickly freeze out the joy of a cold-weather ride. Fret not. A few simple gear essentials will keep hands warm while cycling, [...][Continue Reading...]

The French call the little leather trays (top left) vide-poche, which translates into “empty pocket.” These are handy for depositing spare change, keys, receipts and other items when you walk through the front door. (They’re also brilliant for travel because they flatten for packing and then [...][Continue Reading...]

Some day maybe all bicycles will come with integrated, theft-defeating technology. There’s no shortage of innovative ideas cropping up. The Yerka Design Project (above) even turns the bike itself into a lock. (Read on to learn how). But in the meant time, what do you [...][Continue Reading...]

Operation Safe Cycle, a two-week crackdown by the New York City Police Department on violations of the rules of the road, such as riding the wrong way and failing to yield to pedestrians, has shed light on an unlawful surcharge that you may be [...][Continue Reading...]

The other night, when my husband I rode home from dinner on Citi Bikes, I noticed something I rarely see on New York City streets. My husband signaled an upcoming turn by extending his left hand. So rare is this polite and meaningful gesture on [...][Continue Reading...]

If panty show is of concern when the motion of cycling or an errant breeze flips a skirt hem on your bike ride, then you’ll gratefully tip your helmet to Johanna Holtan, who loves to pedal in a dress. She dreamed up a liberating [...][Continue Reading...]

The approach of a summer holiday weekend holds out the promise of longer bike rides shared with friends, and extra time to explore new routes and scenic byways. If your agenda calls for escaping town for the beach or country, the following tips can help [...][Continue Reading...]

I recently revisited one of my favorite movies, The Hunt for Red October. Remember the “buckaroo” line? The normally unflappable Soviet Captain Marko Ramius, played by Sean Connery, wrings his hands over the penultimate challenge he’ll face in his quest to surrender the nuclear attack [...][Continue Reading...]

With living space at a premium in New York City, most of us are trying to squeeze the maximum storage out of every square foot of our apartments. So it can be challenging to find a place to stash a bicycle — or three [...][Continue Reading...]